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Graphic displaying a simplified computer screen, bold text reads “Capitalism, Accessibility and Environmentalism” beneath that text in a blue box reads “by Parker Johnston” branching out from the display are small graphics with text, they read “Greenwashing”, “Trends”, “Barriers” and “Inclusivity”

Capitalism, Accessibility and Environmentalism

Blog, Climate Change, Conservation, Lifestyle & HobbyBy Green VentureJanuary 12, 2023

*This blog post was written by Parker Johnston a grade 12 high school coop student*   With the way our society is currently structured environmentalism, like everything else, is tied to and restricted by capitalism. In order to make meaningful change it is important to understand how anti-capitalism goes hand in hand with environmentalism. How…

Dark Black and Green Background, with a white border. Text reads “ All About Waste in the Fashion Industry. A high school co-op student post. “At the bottom left to the right are images of a shirt on fire, a machine in front of a landfill, an earth with a thermometer, and CO2 emissions coming from a factory.

All About Waste in the Fashion Industry  

Blog, Lifestyle & Hobby, Zero WasteBy Green VentureJanuary 25, 2022

The only constant in fashion is that it is always changing. The fashion industry is a multibillion-dollar worldwide sector dedicated to the production and sale of clothing.     Fashion trends come in and out constantly, so retailers and the fashion industry are under constant pressure to produce trendy clothing. This leads to fast-fashion and overproduction…

2nd Annual Wreath Making FUN-draiser

Blog, EcoHouse, Lifestyle & Hobby, Uncategorized, Zero WasteBy Green VentureNovember 23, 2021

On November 21, 2021 Green Venture hosted our 2nd Annual Wreath Making Workshop to raise funds for our education programs. Mary, the owner of The Pale Blue Dot Shop, guided participants in creating their very own eco-friendly natural holiday decor.    About the Wreaths Grapevine wreaths were used as the base of our holiday decor.…

We Love Thrifting

Blog, Lifestyle & Hobby, Uncategorized, Zero WasteBy Green VentureOctober 28, 2021

As businesses open up and store hours return to normal. More people will begin shopping for clothes. Going to the mall with friends or a weekend family trip shopping. As much as we love shopping, next time try your neighborhood thrift store. Keep reading and we’ll show you how it can be just as fun…

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Eco-Friendly Halloween

Blog, Climate Change, Conservation, EcoHouse, Events, Lifestyle & Hobby, WasteBy Green VentureOctober 20, 2021

Halloween season is upon us! Many of us at Green Venture LOVE Halloween, but we don’t love the waste that comes with it. Here are our favourite easy tips for cutting down on the waste – but not the fun – of Halloween!   Pumpkins In Canada, we grow roughly 80,000 tonnes of pumpkins each…

Eco-Friendly Event Hosting

Blog, Climate Change, Lifestyle & HobbyBy Green VentureOctober 6, 2021

The holiday season is fast approaching, and many of us are eager to socialize. With Thanksgiving only days away, it looks like public health restrictions will allow us to have moderately-sized gatherings. Like everything we do, these gatherings have an environmental footprint associated with them. We would like to share with you our favourite tips…

Zero Waste Parties

Blog, Lifestyle & Hobby, WasteBy Green VentureSeptember 16, 2021

Zero Waste (or Lower Waste) Parties for Kids   As things begin to open back up and many kids return to school, we may start seeing an increase in an event that has been a distant memory for many of us: children’s birthday parties with other people present. As much as our Kindergartener loved his…

Bringing Sustainability Into Our Kitchens

Blog, Climate Change, Events, Lifestyle & Hobby, Waste, Zero WasteBy Green VentureMay 27, 2021

Did you know that more than 30% of food produced in Canada is wasted? That adds up to about $49 billion dollars worth of food. When we add the cost of resources, energy, and labour that went into producing this food, that cost rises to over $100 billion annually. Not only is this incredibly wasteful…

Hamilton Area Farmer’s Markets: COVID-19 Updates and Information to Know Before You Go!

Blog, Lifestyle & HobbyBy Green VentureAugust 7, 2020

These days, it can be confusing to know how and where to shop. With safe shopping practices constantly being updated and many businesses operating on reduced hours, it can often be useful to do some research and know before you go — but we know this can get overwhelming. However, we also know just how…

Let’s Talk About Road Salt

Blog, Climate Change, Green Gardening, Lifestyle & Hobby, Transportation, Water, Wildlife & NatureBy Green VentureFebruary 7, 2020

No one likes slipping and falling on ice & we want to know that our roads and sidewalks are maintained effectively, so as to not result in an unnecessary accident. However, Green Venture believes that this desire for safety does not have to compromise our desire for a healthy environment, and more specifically, a healthy…

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  • About
    • Our History
    • Our Strategic Objectives
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Team
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Visiting the EcoHouse
  • For Youth
  • For Educators
  • Programs & Services
    • Home Energy Audits and Rebates
    • Garden Programs
      • Seedy Saturday 2023
    • Canopy for Community
      • Mini Forest at Home Program
      • Tree Starting Kits
    • Depave Paradise
    • NATURhoods
      • Residential Rebate Program
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • NATURhoods Extreme Green Makeover
      • Green Infrastructure Fundraisers
      • Virtual Green Infrastructure Garden Tour
  • Take Action
    • Local Climate Action
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Hamilton Stewardship Network
    • Volunteering
    • Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
    • Donate
  • Upcoming Events
  • Blog
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